City of Mount Vernon OH

Dale F. Shoemaker, 88, of Mount Vernon passed away on July 16, 2023, at Brookdale in Mount Vernon.

Ricky “Rick” W. Lanning, 72, of Mount Vernon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Shelbyville, Kentucky.

Season 4 of the Ohio State Fair podcast, "A Fair to Remember” is now available on all major streaming platforms.

East Vine Street will be closed between S. McKenzie Street and S. Park Street for brick repair until 4 p.m. today, July 20.

Linda Mary Loretta Zollars Hawkins from Killbuck passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Majora Lane in Millersburg, surrounded by her family.

Intersection improvements at Belmont and Mansfield avenues and at Mansfield and Nash/Nuce streets continue, but more parts must still be delivered for completion.

Your garden and many local gardens have beautiful lilies and daylilies coming into full bloom. Do you know the difference between the two?

Law Director Robert Broeren prosecuted these cases on behalf of the City of Mount Vernon, the State of Ohio, and the Villages of Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown and Gambier.

Judith “Judy” Marsell, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a passionate sports fan, passed away peacefully on July 11, surrounded by her loving family.

Issue 1 will take power away from Ohio citizens by requiring that a 60% supermajority of voters approve any initiative, instead of the current requirement of a simple majority.

Issue 1 on the Aug. 8 Special Election ballot is a costly attempt by Ohio legislators to slip one by Ohio voters.

Ann Ullman is selected as the Marshal for the Fredericktown Tomato Show Parade.

Republican Amber Keener announced her campaign for the 98th District Ohio House of Representatives seat, which includes eastern Knox County, as well as all of Holmes and Coshocton Counties.

Visitors to Riverside Park will get to enjoy a splash pad as Mount Vernon partners with Ariel Corp. and the Public Library of Mount Vernon & Knox County on the project.

Peoples Bancorp Inc. ("Peoples") (Nasdaq: PEBO) announced on July 11 that Chuck Sulerzyski, 66, has notified Peoples of his intention to retire as president and chief executive officer (CEO) of each of Peoples and Peoples’ banking subsidiary, Peoples Bank, effective March 31, 2024.

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Marion Street will be closed to all traffic between Charles Street and Monroe Street until 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 12.

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Randy Morris, 63, passed away on June 30.